Grants paid by Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation
EIN 36-4318040 · Chicago, IL · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T50
Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation of Chicago, IL (EIN 36-4318040) reported 54 grants paid totaling $1,449,900 to 35 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,449,900
54 grants
Recipients
35
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
6 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | $170,000 | — |
| 2020 | 10 | $205,800 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | $310,000 | — |
| 2022 | 6 | $233,000 | — |
| 2023 | 9 | $217,600 | — |
| 2024 | 8 | $313,500 | — |
Top recipients
The 35 recipients receiving the most from Gary & Denise Gardner Family Foundation, by grants paid, out of 35 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | U | Chicago, IL | 5 | $365,000 | 2024 |
| University of Chicago | U | Chicago, IL | 4 | $272,500 | 2023 |
| Art Institute of Chicago 36-2167725 | C | Chicago, IL | 4 | $165,000 | 2024 |
| Hyde Park Art Center 36-2887294 | B | Chicago, IL | 3 | $125,000 | 2024 |
| One Goal 56-2369898 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $110,000 | 2018 |
| Westside Health Authority 36-3789879 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $57,000 | 2020 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem 13-2590805 | B | New York, NY | 2 | $55,000 | 2021 |
| The Museum of Modern Art 13-1624100 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Chicago West Community Music Center 36-4322584 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2018 |
| Three Arts Foundation 42-2012871 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $30,000 | 2021 |
| 19th Ward Youth Foundation 26-1992166 | D | Chicago, IL | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Arts Alliance Illinois 36-3177592 | C | Chicago, IL | 2 | $20,500 | 2021 |
| Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Inc 36-3620773 | B | Evergreen Park, IL | 2 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art 36-6154098 | B | Chicago, IL | 2 | $15,500 | 2024 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Foundation 56-2450501 | B | Chicago, IL | 4 | $14,000 | 2024 |
| The Joffrey Ballet 36-4009741 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| The Provident Foundation 36-1649460 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Chicago Parks Foundation 45-4866050 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| United States Artists Inc | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2020 |
| Special Children's Charities 23-7026774 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $7,500 | 2021 |
| 3arts Inc 36-1867637 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation 13-5562233 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Autism Speaks Inc 20-2329938 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| March of Dimes Inc 13-1846366 | B | Arlington, VA | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| The Green Lantern Press | U | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Ingenuity Inc Chicago 61-1652413 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Plano Child Development Center 36-2705074 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $5,000 | 2020 |
| Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry 72-1586752 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $3,800 | 2020 |
| Links Foundation Inc 52-1170830 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $2,600 | 2023 |
| New Foundation of Hope Inc 26-0056052 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago 36-6008929 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | 2024 |
| Lakeview Polar Bear Club Nfp 36-4629986 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | 2021 |
| Sit Stay Read Inc 20-0151074 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| Floating Museum Nfp 81-3014324 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
| The National Public Housing Museum 51-0649843 | C | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | 2021 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 54 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $150,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $60,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | B | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Inc Evergreen Park, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Lyric Opera of Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2024 | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202502879349101405 |
| 2023 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Chicago Parks Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Autism Speaks Inc Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | 3arts Inc Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Ingenuity Inc Chicago Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2023 | Links Foundation Inc Washington, DC | B | $2,600 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202402359349101300 |
| 2022 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $100,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2022 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $60,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2022 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2022 | Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2022 | Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2022 | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $3,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202311719349100511 |
| 2021 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $102,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $60,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Hyde Park Art Center Chicago, IL | B | $45,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Three Arts Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | B | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | The Joffrey Ballet Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Chicago Chapter Charities Foundation Inc Evergreen Park, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | The Provident Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Special Children's Charities Chicago, IL | B | $7,500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | New Foundation of Hope Inc Chicago, IL | B | $2,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Lakeview Polar Bear Club Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $1,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Sit Stay Read Inc Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Floating Museum Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | The National Public Housing Museum Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2021 | Arts Alliance Illinois Chicago, IL | C | $500 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202241389349100919 |
| 2020 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $60,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | Westside Health Authority Chicago, IL | B | $57,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | 19th Ward Youth Foundation Chicago, IL | D | $25,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | United States Artists Inc Chicago, IL | U | $10,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | The Green Lantern Press Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | Plano Child Development Center Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | March of Dimes Inc Arlington, VA | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | School of the Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | U | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2020 | Maple Morgan Park Community Food Pantry Chicago, IL | B | $3,800 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202101609349100205 |
| 2018 | One Goal Chicago, IL | D | $110,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201941499349100309 |
| 2018 | Chicago West Community Music Center Chicago, IL | B | $30,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201941499349100309 |
| 2018 | Arts Alliance Illinois Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201941499349100309 |
| 2018 | Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201941499349100309 |
| 2018 | Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 201941499349100309 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202502879349101405 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.1 | 202402359349101300 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202311719349100511 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202241389349100919 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202101609349100205 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201941499349100309 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/364318040.json.
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